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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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